Our Jamaican Purple Moss was nourished by the ocean and dried by the sun. No chemicals, fertilizers or additives added ever! When stored in a closed jar in a dark place, this dried Jamaican Purple Moss can last up to a year. This item is only available in 2oz (which yields 4-5 8oz jars of gel) and contains more medicinal benefits than the yellow Wildcrafted Sea Moss. It also contains more iodine. To prepare your sea moss for consumption, first you must thoroughly clean your sea moss. Once cleaned, submerge your sea moss in a jar or bowl filled with water. Be sure to submerge all of your sea moss into the water. Cover your bowl with a piece of cheesecloth or other porous fabric. Soak your sea moss for 12-24 hours. After soaking, blend your sea moss in your blender with water until the moss turns into a gel.  There's so much that can be done with your sea moss once converted into a gel. For proper use of the gel, be sure to only take 2 tablespoons per day. One tablespoon in the morning and one at night. Feel free to put your sea moss gel into your soups, smoothies, and even baking recipes. Do not consume more than 4 tablespoons per day. Lastly, anyone with an allergy to Iodine should not consume this product simply because this beautiful seaweed is LOADED with Iodine.  Benefits of our Jamaican Purple Moss Loaded with iodine, magnesium, and more minerals. Feeds the body on a cellular level due to its high mineral content. May help reduce mucus and inflammation within your body.  Check out the nutritional value of Irish Sea Moss by visiting the USDA Agricultural Research Service by clicking here.  This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.